Nizhu River Grand Canyon in Xuanwei City, Qujing

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🏟️ Qujing Sports & Culture Park – A High-Altitude Landmark for Sports and Leisure

One-Sentence Overview

With a total investment of over 2.1 billion RMB, Qujing Sports & Culture Park is the iconic “Highland Sports City” of Yunnan. This urban centerpiece combines a 34,162-seat stadium, a 6,176-seat arena, an 18,000 ㎡ multi-use training center, and 780,000 ㎡ of ecological green space—earning its spot as the only Yunnan park listed among China’s model public sports facilities by the General Administration of Sport.

📍 Location & Accessibility

Where: Southern Qujing City, Qilin District, adjacent to Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town

Distance: 8 km from Qujing High-Speed Railway Station, 130 km from Kunming South Station

Navigation: Simply search for “Qujing Sports & Culture Park”

🏗️ Three Main Zones of the Park

Area Features Free / Low-Cost Hours
Main Venues Stadium (34,162 seats), Arena (6,176 seats), Multi-use Training Hall (badminton, basketball, tennis, ping-pong) Mon–Fri: 08:00–15:00 Free; 15:00–22:00 Low fee
Smart Courts 3 five-a-side football fields, 4 basketball courts 24/7 access via QR code – no staff needed
Eco Park 5.2 km fitness trail, music fountain, cherry blossom forest, kids’ playground Open 24/7, free access

🎉 Event Calendar – From World-Class to Community-Focused

🌍 International Events

China Women’s National Football Team vs. Costa Rica (2016 – 29,800 attendees)

🇨🇳 National-Level Competitions

ITF Women’s Tennis Tour

World Triathlon Championship Series

CBA All-Star Weekend

🏃‍♂️ Community Highlights

New Year City Run (46 years strong)

Luoping Flower Fields Marathon (Spring)

National Ethnic & Folk Basketball Open (First held in 2023)

May Day Square Dance Competition, Youth Taekwondo League

🧩 Immersive Experiences

🎟️ Watch Live Games

Follow the “曲靖市文体旅投” (Qujing Culture, Sports & Tourism Investment) WeChat account for ticket releases 3–7 days in advance.

📸 Venue Highlights

Natural grass football pitch (a blend of North American warm- and cool-season seeds, green all year)

Outdoor basketball courts with Tokyo Olympics-standard flooring and LED smart lighting

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fitness

Kids’ balance bike zone

Smart fitness paths with QR code-scannable health tracking

🌙 Night Running

Free access to the 5.2 km glow-in-the-dark track from 19:00–22:00 daily

🏛️ Cultural Experience

Kirin Museum with the permanent “Zhujiangyuan Civilization” exhibition (guided tours available by reservation)

🚗 Getting There & Ticket Info

🚄 By Train

Kunming South → Qujing North (1 hour), then Bus No. 9 or taxi (15 minutes)

🚙 By Car

5 km from the Qujing exit of Hangrui Expressway

Underground parking for 3,000 vehicles (First 2 hours free)

🎫 Admission

General park access is free

Event tickets: ¥30–¥380 depending on seat and event

Swimming pool: Free from May 1–3 (07:00–10:00); low fees at other times

🏨 Nearby Facilities

🛏️ Hotels

Next to the park: Hilton Hampton, Holiday Inn Express (¥300–¥500/night)

Budget options available (¥120–¥200/night)

🍜 Dining

50+ local Yunnan restaurants in Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town pedestrian area

In-park cafes & healthy food trucks

🚑 Emergencies

First stadium in Yunnan equipped with AEDs (automated external defibrillators)

On-site emergency team available 24/7

🧭 Visitor Tips

Smoking and drones are prohibited inside venues

Wear reflective gear for night running

Arrive 1 hour early on event days for security check

Elderly and children are advised to purchase accidental injury insurance (QR code available at the entrance)

🏅 In a Nutshell

At Qujing Sports & Culture Park, you can watch an international basketball match in the morning, enjoy smart sports with your kids in the afternoon, and go for a night jog under neon lights on a 5-kilometer trail. This “Highland Sports City” seamlessly blends professional sports with everyday recreation, creating an all-day energy zone for both locals and visitors.